The humble handbag has a rich history, dating back to the earliest known purse, carried by a fashionable fellow known as Ötzi the Iceman. Today, fewer men are carrying purses (although an increasing number are adopting messenger bags and satchels), but women everywhere are lugging huge bags rattling with loose change and dog-eared paperbacks, or at least a little clutch for your wallet ... Read More »

The Cybex Cloud Q Infant Car Seat was one of the hottest releases this year for good reason: in addition to state-of-the-art safety features, this stylish ultra-modern infant car seat can recline! Lying flat is best for infants on the go, since the semi-upright position imposed by a car seat isn’t ideal for long periods, and reviewers are loving it. ... Read More »

The making of a professional Toy Whiz is a multi-stage process. First, of course, there’s the hiring stage, where we select friendly, energetic folks who haven’t outgrown their enthusiasm for playtime. Next, budding Toy Whizzes get a crash course in child development as it applies to toys, since playing is how babies and kids learn their earliest physical, social, and intellectual ... Read More »

As with many retailers in the era of the internet, Magic Beans is a two-pronged business: you can access our full selection right here at mbeans.com, or you can visit our six brick-and-mortar stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our first store, in Brookline, is probably the most familiar to Bostonians, since that bright green façade really stands out on Harvard Street, ... Read More »

Figuring out what customers like is the eternal challenge for every retailer, and there’s a lot of contradictory info out there: on the one hand, studies confirm that everyone is drawn to novelty, with many people operating under the assumption that the newest product must be the best (and they’re often right, but not always). On the other hand, parents ... Read More »

Dress-up play is fun from day one: from your child’s earliest trinkets and costumes to full-fledged teen fashion, kids never get tired of experimenting with new looks. And the only thing that makes a new look better is if you created it yourself. Today’s roundup explores our selection of toys and gifts that let kids of all ages create their ... Read More »

We’re sure you already know that kids shouldn’t ride up front, due to the presence of the air bag, and you’ve probably also heard that the center of the back seat is the safest for car seat installation. And it’s technically true: a correctly installed car seat in the center will protect your baby better than in any other position. ... Read More »

Sometimes, smaller is better, and that’s always been the case for Magic Beans: we’ve found that the cozier feel and ultra-curated selection of our smaller stores has won a ton of fans. So we’re trimming one of our bigger stores down to size, and we think you’ll like how it turns out! Here are a few questions you’ll probably have ... Read More »

SIGN UP FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE BABY JOGGER CITY SELECT LUX STROLLER 2017 The Baby Jogger City Select Stroller is hugely popular because it allows for 16 possible configurations for your growing family: it can be used as a reversible single stroller, or you can combine toddler seats, infant car seats, and bassinets, and even add a Glider ... Read More »

BMW is the world’s most popular luxury car brand, with over 100 models to choose from in the US. And while sports cars are central to many luxury brands, that’s not what the average customer is necessarily looking for: if you’re reading this blog, your BMW is probably a family car. Today’s family car needs to accommodate car seats, so ... Read More »